Cybersecurity Engineer 3

Ampcus, Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a seasoned Cybersecurity Engineer to design and implement advanced defense solutions using Splunk SIEM.

You will monitor, analyze, and respond to security events, ensuring alignment with agency requirements and industry best practices. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of cybersecurity experience, is proficient in SPL, log analysis, and threat hunting, and can collaborate with IT and security teams to improve detection, containment, and compliance

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience.
• Strong experience with Splunk SIEM and log analysis.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and security controls.

Responsibilities

• Threat detection & monitoring of network, endpoint, and cloud events.
• Develop, tune Splunk correlation searches, alerts, and dashboards.
• Investigate incidents and coordinate remediation with IT teams.
• Develop detection & response playbooks using threat intel and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Onboard new data sources, ensure log integrity & normalization.
• Prepare SIEM compliance reports aligned with internal policies.

Skills

Splunk SIEM expertise

Threat hunting

Incident response

SPL (Splunk Processing Language)

Networking fundamentals

Cloud platforms

Compliance frameworks

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Splunk

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer 3

Location(s): Richmond, VA

Complete Description: The Cybersecurity Engineer develops and implements advanced cyber defense solutions for the agency, safeguards the infrastructure, and assures that the system is built to specification and is deployed successfully.

We are seeking a highly analytical and technically proficient Cybersecurity Engineer supporting Splunk SIEM. You will play a critical role in defending our organization against cyber threats by leveraging Splunk Enterprise Security to monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to security events. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in log analysis, threat hunting, and writing Splunk queries to identify and contain malicious activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Threat Detection & Monitoring: Continuously monitor network traffic, endpoint logs, and cloud security events for anomalous behavior and potential security incidents.
• Splunk Management: Create, maintain, and tune Splunk correlation searches, alerts, and dashboards to minimize false positives and improve detection capabilities.
• Incident Response: Investigate potential security incidents, follow forensic evidence, and collaborate with IT and network teams to remediate threats.
• Use Case Development: Develop and refine detection and response playbooks based on threat intelligence and frameworks like MITRE Telecommunication&CK.
• Log Integration: Work with infrastructure teams to onboard new data sources, ensuring log integrity, parsing, and normalization across the SIEM platform.
• Compliance & Reporting: Support audit readiness by collecting SIEM control evidence and generating compliance reports aligned with internal policies and standards

Skills

• Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, specifically operating, building, and investigating threats within a SIEM or Splunk.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to operate calmly under pressure and manage multiple security tickets
• Proficiency in writing SPL (Splunk Processing Language)
• Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, EDR, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., MITRE Telecommunication&CK) and security compliance standards (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, or SOC 2).
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as Splunk Core Certified User, Splunk Core Certified Advanced Power User, are highly preferred.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.